Anderson fled the scene after one of the witnesses notified police, Rumsey said, but officers located him nearby and placed him under arrest.

The woman didn’t have any injuries that required medical treatment, the deputy chief said.

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Anderson was charged with domestic violence assault and brought to Kennebec County Jail, where he remained Tuesday, Rumsey said.

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